Ben Harper News (page 305)

08.24.01Ben Harper interview in Performing Songwriter magazine

The current issue of "Performing Songwriter" includes a five-page question and answer session with Ben along with photos and his current music, movie and book picks. Issue 55 (July/August 2001) is on newsstands now and spotlights Train on the cover.

08.23.01Late Late Show appearance with Craig Kilborn last night

Congratulations if you were lucky enough to catch last night's unannounced solo acoustic performance of "The Drugs Don't Work." The song was taped on June 7 along with "Sexual Healing" (shown on a previous broadcast) but was not aired until last night on the CBS late night talk show "Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn".

08.12.01Win free "Avalon Blues" tribute album ft. Ben Harper

French fan site www.swer.net and Vanguard Records have teamed up to give away copies of "Avalon Blues: A tribute to the music of Mississippi John Hurt" including Harper's rendition of "Sliding Delta." You've just got to answer a question to enter to win. The contest ends on September 15, 2001. Go here to enter the contest.